Glen Oak vs Seaham.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,380,000 and $1,206,000. Glen Oak edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Seaham (median $1,206,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Glen Oak ($1,380,000). Over the past year, Glen Oak (0%) ran 17.5 percentage points ahead of Seaham (-17.5%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glen Oak (967) sits above Seaham (964).
For buyers
Seaham is the lower entry point at $1,206,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Seaham delivers the better gross yield (2.59% vs 2.41%), but Glen Oak has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Glen Oak edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 964).
Common questions
Is Glen Oak or Seaham cheaper to buy in?
Seaham has the lower median house price at $1,206,000, roughly 14% below Glen Oak ($1,380,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Glen Oak or Seaham?
Over the past 12 months, Glen Oak grew 0% vs -17.5% in Seaham, a gap of 17.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Glen Oak or Seaham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glen Oak scores 967 vs 964 in Seaham. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Glen Oak or Seaham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.59% in Seaham vs 2.41% in Glen Oak. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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